Is The Painting Course Right for Me?
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the wise painter reflects upon his next stroke...
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absolute beginners?The course is absolutely fine for absolute beginners. Just bring along your desire to learn, your paints & your holiday spirit, that's all. |
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an 'absolute beginner's' watercolour by the end of the week. 'WildFlowers' by Nina, Bristol, UKsee more paintings by the painting course students |
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"Easy to understand tuition that ensured that we made real progress"- Sandy, Switerland. " I so enjoyed your enthusiastic introduction to painting. I have since joined an art class & been painting on a holiday to my cousin's holiday home. Really loving this new found pleasure - Thnak you!" Helen, Scotland. |
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"The effort to see things without distortion demands a kind of courage; and this courage is essential to the artist, who has to look at everything as though he were seeing it for the first time." - Henri Matisse |
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the basic skills of paintingThe course provides you with lots of time for you to paint, with the tutor on hand for individual help."Believe it or not, I can actually draw." - Michelangelo There are also three mornings of structured painting lessons for those who'd like to learn or relearn the basic skills of painting. These are practical & hands-on, where you actually paint & have the chance to experiment with the core components of painting:*Learn to look in a way that will help you paint* Drawing * Tonality * Colour * Composition* Materials & Basic Techniques* How to paint 'en plein air' & sketch on the spot"You don't understand anything until you learn it more than one way." ~ Marvin Minsky |
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Painters have always studied their art ... Colour
Sphere by Otto Runge, 1810. (who was not a Chateaux Painting Holiday Student).
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advanced level painting course
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....Not always evident to find what really suits one's own creativity & one's own style |
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The painting course is also appropriate for those looking for an advanced level painting course. Dialoguing with an practicing mid-career painter will encourage the development of your personal style. You will be helped with the practicalities, given suggestions as to techniques & ... hopefully... the other more elusive sides of creativity. Making your next step up to the next level is something that is often very difficult to do alone & without support.The course hopes to give your creativity that extra boost."By my teaching I hope to inspire you to personal activity and to help you find your way." - Robert Henri The course is flexible to your learning needs. Why not have a chat to the tutor beforehand about what you'd like to learn? |
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. "....It's funny how you can keep being told something abstract for years and not fully hear it until something connects it to your own work and goals. Today I connected with the information better than ever before because of things you said to me during our workshop.......It's an eye-opener to think of this key aspect of decision-making more consciously, and I'm grateful to you for raising my awarenss of this." - Juliette, Chateaux Painting Holiday Alumni See More Paintings by Painting Course Students |
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 'Grasses over Beduer' Pastel by Eleanor Dominek, advanced level student. |
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The Painting Course > Is the Painting Course Right for Me? >next page : What Makes a Good Painting Workshop Tutor?
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Read a student testimonial on her blog
Students write :
"Thanks again for your patience, attention, creating a supportive atmosphere and selecting gorgeous places for painting. The south of France is close to heaven" Anne, UK
"Easy to understand tuition that ensured that we made real progress"- Sandy , Swizterland
" I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the week. The people within the workshop, our wonderful teacher, yourself, and the ambient surroundings of the chateau will remain in my memory always. In fact, whenever it is possible for me, I'd like to take the workshop again." Kay, USA
"We cannot stop talking about the 2 weeks with you, it could not have been more fun." - Chris & Joy, UK
"...I had such a great time at the Chateau. An experience that I will never forget, and hope to revisit at some time, but I don't think I will be able to in 2005 as I have put in an application to go to university next year. I included the above paintings in my portfolio. Hope I get in!" Vanessa, Australia
" I came home from France with so many inspiring painting ideas and the paintings started in France that I am eager to finish, " Joan, UK
"I would like to echo what Joan said in her Email. It was a great experience and I will never forget the week we shared together. Painters are interesting people and a pleasure to be with! I hope to see you again some day. " Manfred, Canada